Monday, April 29

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[Iss. 6] || “i saw Him

BY JUSTIN KENNON Contributing Writer i saw Him With closed eyes And tears of shame i saw Him Covered in light With arms stretched out i saw Him So how can He, be a legend? When I saw Him.
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[Iss. 6] || “The Moon”

BY JUSTIN KENNON Contributing Writer He doesn't care if you stare up at him. He’s just doing the job he does each night. Rising then falling Falling over one- side To rise up the other Sure, It changes his face. But he’s still the Same every night.
Campus News, Entertainment, Opinion

[Iss. 5] || There May Be a Few Uninvited Visitors Within McKendree’s Walls

BY LAUREN APETZ Staff Writer Have you ever heard unexplained noises while you sleep? Do you feel as though you are being watched? If you have ever had any of these experiences at McKendree University, you may have witnessed one of the many spirits already residing on campus. In case you didn’t know, McKendree is ranked in the top ten haunted universities of Illinois. Sophomore Taylor Rossi had a run in with a spirit last year in Residence Hall East. “I was in my dorm, the new dorms I might add, and I swear, I heard a child laughing in my ear.”Rossi’s experience is not the only instance of hearing a child’s voice or feeling one’s presence in the new halls. Some students believe this spirit belongs to a little girl. Past Residence Director of Residence Halls East, Jen Stueck, shares her e...
Campus News, Entertainment

[Iss. 5] || Campus Oddities

COMPILED BY THE MCKENDREE REVIEW The following images were sent by fellow faculty, staff members and students of McKendree University. We did not receive many photos; therefore, there were not enough pictures to create a video. Please enjoy what we have in stock.
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[Iss. 5] || Sleepy Hollow: A Show You Cannot Miss

A Television Series Review BY KIMBERLY BENNETT Editor-in-Chief Last fall, Sleepy Hollow made its way to Fox and after three episodes, the show was renewed on Oct. 3, 2013 because the pilot, alone, appealed to a total of 10.1 million viewers. The first season premiere started on Sept. 16, 2013, and its finale ended last Jan. 20, 2014. Although the second season started Monday, Sept. 22, 2014, it is crucial to have a general picture of the first season in case there are people who have not seen the television series at all. First of all, Sleepy Hollow is based off of Washington Irving’s famous short story, “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” but with a modern twist. In case you aren’t familiar with the short story, Irving’s story takes place in 1790 in Tarry Town (historical Tarrytown, New York) ...
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[Iss. 5] || Emberlyisms #5

WRITTEN & ILLUSTRATED BY KIMBERLY BENNETT Editor-in-Chief I apologize for the rough drawings. I have been so caught up with midterms and assignments that I almost forgot about the Emberlyisms! Even though the drawing & design is sloppy, I hope you find it funny all the same!